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Purpurkuckuck

Centropus violaceus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Cuculiformes (Kuckucksvögel)
Family
Cuculidae
Genus
Centropus
Species
Centropus violaceus (Purpurkuckuck)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese スミレバンケン
Chinese 紫鴉鵑
Spanish Cucal violáceo
French Coucal violet
German Purpurkuckuck
Russian Пурпурная шпорцевая кукушка

Similar Species in Centropus

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Andamanenkuckuck
Centropus andamanensis
Least Concern
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Ansellkuckuck
Centropus anselli
Least Concern
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Bambuskuckuck
Centropus unirufus
Near Threatened
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Bengalenkuckuck
Centropus bengalensis
Least Concern
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Bernsteinkuckuck
Centropus bernsteini
Least Concern
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Biakkuckuck
Centropus chalybeus
Near Threatened
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Blasskopfkuckuck
Centropus milo
Least Concern
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Celebeskuckuck
Centropus celebensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purpurkuckuck?
The scientific name of Purpurkuckuck is Centropus violaceus. It belongs to the genus Centropus.
What is the conservation status of Purpurkuckuck?
Purpurkuckuck (Centropus violaceus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Purpurkuckuck live?
Purpurkuckuck is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Purpurkuckuck belong to?
Purpurkuckuck (Centropus violaceus) belongs to the genus Centropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
Is Purpurkuckuck endangered?
No, Purpurkuckuck (Centropus violaceus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Purpurkuckuck belong to?
Purpurkuckuck (Centropus violaceus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Purpurkuckuck?
The closest relatives of Purpurkuckuck in the genus Centropus include Andamanenkuckuck, Ansellkuckuck, Bambuskuckuck, Bengalenkuckuck, Bernsteinkuckuck.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Centropus — 20 Species

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Andamanenkuckuck
Centropus andamanensis
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Ansellkuckuck
Centropus anselli
LC 🐾
Bambuskuckuck
Centropus unirufus
NT 🐾
Bengalenkuckuck
Centropus bengalensis
LC 🐾
Bernsteinkuckuck
Centropus bernsteini
LC 🐾
Biakkuckuck
Centropus chalybeus
NT 🐾
Blasskopfkuckuck
Centropus milo
LC 🐾
Celebeskuckuck
Centropus celebensis
LC 🐾
Ceylonkuckuck
Centropus chlororhynchos
VU 🐾
Fasanspornkuckuck
Centropus phasianinus
LC 🐾
Goliathkuckuck
Centropus goliath
LC 🐾
Grillkuckuck
Centropus grillii
LC 🐾
Grünkuckuck
Centropus viridis
LC 🐾
Heckenkuckuck
Centropus sinensis
LC 🐾
Javakuckuck
Centropus nigrorufus
VU 🐾
Kai-Kuckuck
Centropus spilopterus
LC 🐾
Kupferschwanzkuckuck
Centropus cupreicaudus
LC 🐾
Kurzspornkuckuck
Centropus rectunguis
VU 🐾
Maskenkuckuck
Centropus melanops
LC 🐾
Mindorokuckuck
Centropus steerii
CR
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